MLB
Seattle Mariners @ Texas Rangers - September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024, 9:00am EDT
TSG A.I. Picks
7:05pm EDT, Saturday | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
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Texas Rangers | -1.5 +163 | -123 | O 8.5 -120 |
Seattle Mariners | +1.5 -204 | +105 | U 8.5 -108 |
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Texas Rangers
-1.5
+163
Seattle Mariners
+1.5
-204
Moneyline
Texas Rangers
-123
Seattle Mariners
+105
Over/Under
Over 8.5
-120
Under 8.5
-108
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Seattle Mariners
+1.5
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Texas Rangers
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Over
8.5
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As we gear up for Saturday’s matchup between the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field, there are several key statistics that stand out. Both teams are looking to bounce back from their recent performances, particularly after the Mariners’ decisive 8-2 victory over the Rangers just days ago.
On the mound, we have Emerson Hancock for the Mariners. He enters this game with a 3-4 record and a 4.8 ERA, which suggests he’s had some struggles but has also shown flashes of potential. His strikeout rate is promising at approximately 8.7 per nine innings, indicating he can generate swings and misses when needed. However, his inconsistency could be a concern against a Texas lineup that has been known to capitalize on pitching mistakes.
Conversely, Max Scherzer takes the hill for Texas with a slightly better record of 2-4 and an ERA of about 4.5. While Scherzer’s numbers might not reflect his storied career, he still possesses an impressive strikeout rate of around 8.5 per nine innings—this means he can still dominate hitters when he’s on his game. The key will be whether he can limit walks and avoid giving up hard contact against a Seattle offense that has struggled overall but recently found its rhythm.
When we look at team batting averages, Seattle holds a slight edge in slugging percentage (66.8% compared to Texas’s 66.4%). However, both teams have underwhelming batting averages—Seattle checks in at .217 while Texas is marginally better at .231—which indicates they both struggle to consistently get runners on base and drive them home effectively.
In terms of run production per game, Texas scores an average of about 4.2 runs while Seattle manages roughly 4.1 runs—a negligible difference that underscores how evenly matched these offenses are right now.
Considering their recent form as well: Seattle is riding high with five wins in their last seven games while Texas has stumbled with only two victories in their last seven outings. This trend could play into momentum heading into this game; however, it’s essential to remember that baseball often defies trends.
The oddsmakers opened this contest with Texas favored at -123 moneyline odds and an over/under set at 8.5 runs—suggesting they expect both offenses to find success against starting pitchers who have shown vulnerabilities this season.
Given all these factors—the starting pitching matchup leaning slightly towards Scherzer’s experience paired with home-field advantage—the prediction here leans toward a Rangers win tonight along with an expectation for total runs scored to exceed the set line of 8.5 based on both teams’ recent offensive outputs and capabilities.
In conclusion, I foresee a competitive game where the Rangers emerge victorious while contributing to what should be an exciting offensive showcase that goes OVER the total runs mark established by oddsmakers!
Texas Rangers vs Seattle Mariners Live Odds & Betting History
Betting odds provided by BetUS
Wager Type | Texas Rangers | Seattle Mariners |
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Spread | -1.5 (+163) | +1.5 (-204) |
Moneyline | -123 | +105 |
Total | Under 8.5 (-108) | Over 8.5 (-120) |
Team Data | Texas Rangers | Seattle Mariners |
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Runs | 4.20 | 4.08 |
Hits | 7.99 | 7.26 |
Runs Batted In | 4.00 | 3.88 |
Batting Average | 0.231 | 0.217 |
On-Base Slugging | 66.44% | 66.79% |
Walks | 3.03 | 3.53 |
Strikeouts | 8.45 | 8.71 |
Earned Run Average | 4.46 | 3.60 |